Universal dimensions of social cognition: warmth and competence

@article{Fiske2007UniversalDO,
  title={Universal dimensions of social cognition: warmth and competence},
  author={Susan T. Fiske and Amy J. C. Cuddy and Peter Glick},
  journal={Trends in Cognitive Sciences},
  year={2007},
  volume={11},
  pages={77-83}
}
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